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Ah, the majestic skunk. Cute in the face, stank in the behind.

It’s become apparent these past few days that there’s a skunk problem in the ‘hood. 5 a.m., 2 p.m., 11 p.m. I know this because my once trusted window fan has been betraying me.

In comes the skunk stank at all hours of the day into my room, wafting in at full blast through the fan which has to be on due to the Summer heat. Luckily I have a reverse function to suck that air out, but battling skunks and their stank since Sunday might be taking its toll on me.

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I’m not saying I may be smelly but...

For Today’s Suggested Topic(s). Answers to one, some or all will do:

Share your close encounters with Nature, and all the creatures that inhabit it. Did you also feed the squirrels with goldfish crackers on Wednesday? Have you any funny, or disturbing animal stories to share?

Speaking of nature, are you a morning person or a night owl? What’s better? Sunrise or Sunset? Harvest Moon or Animal Crossing?

Best animal encounter in a video game or show.

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